Proverbs 11:25
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
Cross-reference
Proverbs 28:27 promises that giving to the poor prevents want, directly reinforcing the same principle of blessing leading to enrichment.
Proverbs 14:21 blesses those generous to the poor — directly parallel to the promise of refreshment for refreshing others.
Proverbs 19:17 says giving to the poor is lending to God, who repays — amplifies the refreshment promise with divine reward.
Proverbs 22:9 states the generous are blessed for sharing food — identical principle of blessing for refreshing others.
Matthew 25:35 lists feeding the hungry and giving drink — specific acts of refreshing others that lead to blessing.
Isaiah 58:7-11 promises light and healing to those who feed the hungry and help the needy — a direct echo of refreshing others and being refreshed.
Matthew 5:7 promises mercy to the merciful — the same reciprocal principle: show kindness and receive kindness.
Isaiah 58:10 promises light after spending yourself for the hungry—direct parallel to refreshing others leading to being refreshed.
1 Timothy 6:18 commands generosity and sharing, directly applying the principle of refreshing others.
Acts 2:45 depicts believers selling possessions to give to those in need—embodying the generous person who refreshes others.
Luke 6:30 gives a similar command to give freely, reflecting the generous spirit that leads to being refreshed.
Matthew 5:42 commands giving to those who ask—the generous action that brings refreshment according to Proverbs 11:25.
Isaiah 58:11 continues the promise of divine guidance and refreshment for those who help the needy.
Deuteronomy 15:10 commands open-handed giving and promises God's blessing in return — directly parallel to 'whoever refreshes will be refreshed'.
Ecclesiastes 11:1 uses the same principle: casting bread on waters yields future return, paralleling generous giving leading to refreshment.
Psalm 112:9 celebrates the generous who scatter gifts to the poor, promising honor — same blessing as the refreshed.
In Job 22:7, Eliphaz accuses Job of withholding water and bread from the weary — the opposite of refreshing others.
In 2 Corinthians 8:2, the Macedonians' extreme poverty overflowed in rich generosity—a vivid example of the generous person prospering despite lack.
2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasizes cheerful giving, reinforcing the attitude behind the refreshing generosity promised here.
In Ruth 2:14, Boaz generously shares food with Ruth, embodying the refreshing generosity that brings blessing.